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REASON GA AIRCRAFT ARE INTERCEPTED:

Entering restricted airspace and not talking to ATC

NORAD / FAA INTERCEPT PROCEDURES

Intercept Procedures

Typically two fighters approach from the stern -- you may only see one
Fighter rocks wings to signal intercept
Fighter responsible for safe separation

Your Actions

Remain predictable Altitude, heading,

airspeed, dont descend
Acknowledge fighter with wing rock
Talk to ATC
Talk to fighter on 121.5

Post Intercept

Comply with instructions

Land where directed

*FLY THIS WAY

DAY INTERCEPT SIGNALS

Interceptor

Signals

Meaning

Fighter slow turn to desired heading

*FLY THIS WAY

Fighter abrupt turn across nose

to desired heading and may dispense flares

WARNING: TURN NOW

(DIRECTION OF FIGHTER)

Fighter circles airport, lowers landing gear,

overflies runway in direction of landing

LAND HERE

NIGHT INTERCEPT SIGNALS

Interceptor
Signals

Meaning

Flash navigation
lights

You have been

intercepted

Turn on landing
lights

Land here

For more intercept information,

reference the Aeronautical Information
Manual 5-6-2: www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/atpubs/aim/
aim0506.html% 23aim0506.html.2

Your Signal

Meaning

Flash navigation lights

I will comply

Turn on landing light

I will land

Flash landing light

Airport inadequate

Flash all lights regular

Can not comply

Flash all lights irregular

Distress